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Mission Valley Children’s Choir to resume rehearsals News from MVCC RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will resume its 8th year on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW in Ronan. Rehearsals will be held from 4-5 p.m. every Tuesday. The choir is open to children from the Mission Valley in grades 2-8. The director of the choir is Mrs. Cathy Gillhouse. Wendy Sanders is our new accompanist, and we welcome Martha Thompson as a choir assistant. It is Gillhouse’s goal to expose the children to many different styles of music throughout the year, ranging from multicultural, spirituals, folk songs, show tunes, patriotic, sacred an...
News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Dec. 14, 2023 was a big day for the Polson School District. The District is proud of the work that has been done to get us to this stage. The planning has covered nearly five years, and we are finally at a point to realize significant improvements t...
RONAN — Benjamin Marshall Whalen was born January 5th, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Lee and Nancy Whalen of Ronan. Benjamin joins his sibling, Fiona
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — It took a while to get here, but winter finally hit Montana. That means winter enthusiasts will be heading out to recreate. Whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling or just taking a walk, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff remin...
ST. IGNATIUS — We hope that 2024 will be a gentle year to all. We appreciate all that support the St. Ignatius Senior Center. We invite anyone to come and enjoy one of our meals or call for a takeout meal. Call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Times of mea...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located cross from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, Jan. 17: Polish dogs, salad, dessert — Friday, Jan. 19: beef st...
POLSON — Last week’s blizzard reminded us of what Montana weather can be: dangerous for us and devastating for livestock. People who want to live here should visit in January or February, then decide. All are welcome. A correction from last week’s newsletter: Most of our acti...
News from the office of Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says more than 100 candidates filed for office on the opening day of the 2024 Montana candidate filing period. “Congratulations to each of the candidates who filed on the opening...
POLSON — With a strong nucleus of eight returning swimmers and nine newcomers, the Polson Pirate Swim Teams look to make a splash again this season after wrapping up last year with a second-place overall state medal for boys swimmers. Girls and boys team scores combined earned Polson a second-...
PABLO — On Jan. 5, 2024, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council selected Michael Dolson (Hot Springs District), to be the new Tribal Chairman for the Tribes. Tom McDonald (At-Large District) was selected to be Vice Chairman; Martin Charlo (Pablo District) was selected to con...
